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Warriors Under Review: Kevin Durant's efficiency shines in win over Jazz originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com OAKLAND – The Warriors recognized and generally responded properly to the challenge presented by the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. Aside from a third quarter in which the defending champions considered defense-optional, their 115-108 victory affirmed their ability to find another level when it's truly needed, particularly against a competitive opponent. Here are some of the positives and negatives culled from their 16th win in 17 games: POSITIVE The Machine Kevin Durant scored 28 points on 11-of-19 shooting from the field.15 Feb @ 6AM

Warriors takeaways: What we learned in 115-108 win against Jazz

With Utah holding a 91-84 lead in the fourth quarter and threatening to pull away, Green cranked up his defense and put the brakes on the Jazz. Blowing up Utah's actions, blocking shots and forcing turnovers, Green was at the center of a 13-2 run, giving the Warriors a 97-93 lead and paving the way to victory. He finished with six points, seven rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks.13 Feb @ 8PM

Less than 48 hours to go: Five players, teams to watch heading into trade deadline

However, there is another NBA universe moving toward a trade deadline, one that has most teams looking for smaller deals to give them a boost on the court at some point (the Dallas Mavericks landing Kristaps Porzingis) or freeing up cap space for future moves (the Knicks trading said Porzingis). What is left to happen at this deadline? It may be a little quiet, but there will be trades.7 Feb @ 12AM

Frustrated Jazz ready for visit from listless Suns

With two All-Star Game snubs and defeats in two of their last three games, expect the Utah Jazz to be in a foul mood when they get set to play host to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. That would be especially bad news for a Suns team that has dropped 11 consecutive games and just got the James Harden treatment, as the Houston Rockets' superstar torched them for 44 points Monday while shooting 15-of-26 from the field in a 118-110 decision. The Jazz also received the Harden treatment in their most recent defeat, a 125-98 loss on Saturday.7 Feb @ 12AM

Watch James Harden score 43; 26th game in a row with 30 or more

James Harden had 43 points for his 26th straight game with at least 30 points in the Houston Rockets' 125-98 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Harden's 30-point streak is the third-longest in NBA history, trailing only Wilt Chamberlain's runs of 65 and 31 games. Harden also had 12 rebounds, six steals, five assists, and four blocks.5 Feb @ 3AM